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Monday, May 26, 2025 Singaporeans livid at Amy Khor who said “stall rentals do not directly affect food prices” By Obbana Rajah November 21, 2018 At a Parliamentary session on Monday, November 19, Senior Minister of State for the Environment and Water Resources Dr Amy Khor said that the...

Forum: Govt must act firmly against residents who break rules in HDB estates Dec 11, 2024 Incidents of residents cluttering the common corridors at HDB blocks are a symptom of a larger problem – the lack of enforcement of existing rules and regulations. For decades, rules have been in place to...

Tan Cheng Bock, founder of PSP, will not be involved in next general election; will stay on in party (From left) The Progress Singapore Party's secretary-general Leong Mun Wai, chairman Tan Cheng Bock and first vice-chair Hazel Poa at 726 West Coast market on May 10.ST PHOTO: GIN TAY Joyce Teo...

Only a $8,000 fine for 395 people down with food poision$8,000. That is $20.25 fine per person. The cost for each person to visit a general practitioner is more than that. And much more if the person is hospitalised. Shiok Kitchen Catering fined for lapses in food safety after 2023...

Green label - More than $100,000 a year. For Nominated MPs and Members of Parliament, the cheapest and most economical, but still expensive for the voters Orange label - More than $250,000 a year. For MPs holding multiple positions and directorships. Also for mayors who have the important job...

800,000 students over 15 years is 53,333 students a year. If there are 20 working days in a month, there will be 20 x 11 = 220 working days in a year (excluding 20 days of leave and public holidays). Therefore, he trains 53,333 / 220 = 242 students every working day. You believe? A

President Tharman approves record Budget, says S’pore must keep looking far ahead President Tharman also warned that the next pandemic might “come sooner than we hope”. PHOTO: MDDI Sue-Ann Tan Mar 19, 2025 SINGAPORE - President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has approved 2025’s bumper Budget, he said...

Terra founder Do Kwon's S'pore work pass expires on Dec 7; Seoul issues his arrest warrant Mr Kwon Do-hyeong has apparently applied to renew his employment pass, but this may now be in jeopardy.PHOTO: BLOOMBERG Joyce Lim Sep 18, 2022 SINGAPORE - The Singapore-based entrepreneur Kwon Do-hyeong...

US probing whether DeepSeek got Nvidia AI chips through Singapore, other countries: Source China’s DeepSeek last week launched a free assistant it says uses less data at a fraction of the cost of US models.PHOTO: REUTERS Jan 31, 2025 NEW YORK – The US Commerce Department is looking into...

Ex-TV personality charged with harassment, multiple sex offences against minor Shaffiq Alkhatib Jan 24, 2025 SINGAPORE - A former television personality was hauled to a district court on Jan 24 over various alleged offences including harassment and performing sexual acts on a minor. The man...

Mr Mark Shaw, director of Shaw Organisation which operates the Shaw Theatres chain, Singapore's second-largest, said in an e-mailed reply that "health and safety continue to be our priority". Cinemas can reopen from July 13, with safety precautions People queueing at Golden Village cinema in...

Faced with credit card debt of more than $11k, man made false bomb threat to DBS Bank Ang Cheng Shin threatened DBS Bank's customer service operators that he would plant a bomb at its headquarters in Marina Bay. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG Samuel Devaraj Nov 28, 2024 SINGAPORE - Saddled with a...

Thailand footballer and NS defaulter Ben Davis may travel to Singapore for Asean Cup According to a Mindef statement in February 2019, Ben Davis (No. 17) did not report for NS as required and had thus defaulted on his NS commitments. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF THAILAND David Lee Senior...

Stupid policy by the Singapore Police Force: - if they think that the key is to practise safe riding habits. How many motorcyclists ride dangerous, split lines, weave in and out of traffic, and do not observe traffic rules? - if they say defensive riding courses for motorcyclists are...

Changi Airport to raise passenger and airline fees over six years to fund $3b improvement plans Departing passengers who start their trips at Changi Airport will see their fees go up in stages from April 2027, reaching $79.20 in April 2030. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG Kok Yufeng Transport...

Chinese group accused of hacking Singtel in telecom attacks Singtel said it regularly reviews and enhances cybersecurity capabilities and defences to protect critical assets from evolving threats. PHOTO: ST FILE Nov 05, 2024 SINGAPORE – Singapore Telecommunications, Singapore’s largest mobile...

Can one be sad and happy on the same day? Under Chinese tradition, one is in mourning for 1 year and cancel all celebrations during this period. Shows that LHL puts his political party above his family. Shows that LHL will preserve 38 Oxley Road above the wishes of his father Lee Kuan Yew.

Government will arrange for a second career after civil service career. Iron rice bowl. MTI Permanent Secretary Gabriel Lim to retire from public service after 24 years Mr Gabriel Lim Meng Liang has served various appointments across several ministries, including as principal private secretary...

DBS customers unable to access banking services, bank working to resolve situation The bank said it will give an update once services are restored. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO Isabelle Liew and Jessie Lim Nov 26, 2021 SINGAPORE - Some DBS/POSB customers were unable to access the bank's Internet and...

Future of HDB flats: A delicate balancing act, says sociologist Chua Beng Huat Sociologist Chua Beng Huat has written Public Subsidy/Private Accumulation: The Political Economy Of Singapore’s Public Housing. PHOTOS: NUS PRESS Clement Yong Correspondent Jul 13, 2024 SINGAPORE – Housing may...